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TryEngineering

Choose Your Best Way

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Find the best path through town. The activity teaches future computer programmers about networks and paths in graph theory. They develop a network of their towns to determine the most efficient path to visit each of their homes.
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Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Linear and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Provide a continuous progression to linear and exponential functions. Pupils continue to work with the discrete functions known as sequences to the broader linear and exponential functions. The second unit in a series of nine provides...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Random Walk

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Deep mathematical thinking is found with just a coin and a number line. Combining computing some probabilities in a discrete situation, and the interpretation of a function, this simple task gives learners a lot to think about on...
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Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Features of Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
What are some basic features of functions? By looking at functions in graphs, tables, and equations, pupils compare them and find similarities and differences in general features. They use attributes such as intervals of...
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Curated OER

The Random Walk II

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Deep mathematical thinking is found with just a coin and a number line. Combining computing some probabilities in a discrete situation, and the interpretation of a function, this simple task gives learners a lot to think about on...
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Assessment
Bowland

Day Out

For Students 6th - 8th
Use mathematics to help plan a field trip. Scholars use the results of a survey to determine where a class should go on a field trip. They use provided data about entrance fees and mileage to calculate the cost per person of such a...
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Assessment
Illustrative Mathematics

Bank Account Balance

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Represent the ups and downs of a bank account. The two-part task points out that some types of graphs may better show discrete functions than others. Pupils analyze a graph on how well it represents the situation. They develop their own...
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Curated OER

Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Math: Line Graphs

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders analyze data from line graphs. They discuss the purpose of line graphs, identify the parts of a line graph, answer questions about various graphs, and complete a worksheet. This lesson plan includes a script to teach...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Modeling a Context from Data (part 1)

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
While creating models from data, pupils make decisions about precision. Exercises are provided that require linear, quadratic, or exponential models based upon the desired precision. 
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Curated OER

An Introduction to Sequences

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are introduced to arithmetic and geometric sequences. In this mathematics lesson, 4th graders produce a variety of sequences by varying the starting number, multiplier, and the add-on number.
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Activity
Boward County Public Schools

Hoot Activities

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
If you're looking for engaging, cross-curricular, inquiry-based activities and projects to support your class reading of Carl Hiaasen's Hoot, you've come to the right place!
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Binary Math

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this physics learning exercise, students perform a series of mathematical operations involving binary numbers to answer 11 questions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Basic Algebra and Graphing for Electric Circuits

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this electronics learning exercise, students evaluate mathematical expressions to complete 16 short answer and problem solving questions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Burger King Investigation

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students study data on the nutritional value of Burger King meals in order to discover its nutritional value and also to compare the meals, using mathematical computation, to the recommended daily diet. In this data handling lesson,...
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Assessment
Mathematics Assessment Project

Shelves

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Don't leave this task on the shelf — use it is assess middle schoolers understanding of patterns. Participants try to discover a pattern in the number of bricks and planks used to make shelves. They then match descriptions...
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Balanced Assessment

Garages and Phones

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Examine and compare a linear and step function. The task provides two scenarios, one modeled by a linear function and the other a step function. Pupils create a graph for each and explain how each compares to the other.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Pascal's Triangle and Other Recursive Patterns

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore patterns in everyday life and in the mathematic world. They create various concrete examples of patterns and verbally describe these patterns to a fellow student.
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Curated OER

Mathematics: The Star of David

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders determine the number of triangles in the Star of David.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Math: Lesson 6

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concepts surrounding the interpretation of information included in graphs for analysis of data for probability. They examine circle graphs and differentiate the values of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Math: Lesson 5

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders are read the material that is printed in boldface type inside the boxes. Information in regular type inside the boxes and all information outside the boxes should not be read to them. They then find the mean, median,...
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Curated OER

When Are We Ever Going to USE This MATH?

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders engage in discussion of various occupations and learn where math fits into the scheme of things. They are diagnostically assessed to determine proficiency in computer, writing, and problem-solving mathematical skills set...
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Curated OER

Holly Leaves

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders analyze mathematics by participating in a botany activity. In this holly lesson plan, 6th graders identify if all holly leaves have the same amount of prickles by conducting a math survey. Students analyze many leaves and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra/Geometry Institute Summer 2007: Graphing Activity

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders practice identifying coordinates by examining a city map.  In this graphing lesson, 7th graders create coordinate directions on an index card and practice locating these locations on a grid.  Students read and...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Interpreting Expected Value

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Investigate expected value as a long-run average. The eighth installment of a 21-part module has scholars rolling pairs of dice to determine the average sum. They find aggregate data by working in groups and interpret expected value as...

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